Role Title: Work and Development Permit Scheme Intern (EMHS)
Organisation: East Metropolitan Health Service
Internship Period: Semester 1 (February - May)
Location: Perth
The Intern will work within the Legal Services team to assist with the implementation of the Work and Development Permit Scheme at EMHS following a successful pilot. The scheme helps patients of EMHS who have outstanding Court fines who are also facing hardship. The Intern will liaise with operational and clinical teams across EMHS, Legal Aid WA and the Department of Justice. The intern will have the opportunity to visit sites across EMHS, if desired. This is an exciting time to join as a number of teams at EMHS have expressed interest in participating and the Intern can make a real difference to fast tracking the rollout.
WA Health is Western Australia’s public health system. With a State spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres, it is the largest area in the world covered by a single health authority. Our strategic priorities are focused on ensuring that Western Australians receive safe, high quality and accessible health care, no matter where they live.